it negates the fiscal cliff of across the board tax increases and sweeping government other agencies but many house republicans said that they were opposed to the bill because they didn't cut federal spending and they were hoping gop leaders will give the house a chance to amend the bill and send it back to the senate. democrats are saying enough is enough. >> we could allow us to go over or we can try to come together and pass something that something probably on both sides of the aisle no one agrees with 100% of. >> what we're going to do in the present plan is put nearly another trillion dollars worth of debt on the american people. time is running out to change the direction because that trillion dollars isn't just a problem for the next generation, it's a problem for corporate america, it's a problem for every american. >> the deal approved by the senate continues tax breaks for those earning less than $400,000 and for couples earning less for 450,000. it raises taxes on wealthiest americans. house republicans are supposed to meet twice today about the bill no decision expected